Trouble in paradise: Jacob Zuma threatens to expel his daughter Duduzile Zuma from MK Parky for messing up with 'useless' Floyd Shivambu

Johannesburg – The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) is embroiled in a public spat after former President Jacob Zuma threatened to terminate his daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla's membership if she fails to issue an immediate apology to the party and its structures. This ultimatum comes after Duduzile launched a scathing attack on MKP's secretary general, Floyd Shivambu, via social media.

The incident, which has stunned the public and ignited widespread debate, began when Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla posted a series of explosive messages on X, formerly known as Twitter, directed at Shivambu.

She shared a picture of Shivambu captioned: "Floyd I’m Not Scared Of YOU!!! Tell Your Minions To F*** OFF … Bloody Mafikizolos". This was followed by further posts that read: "F*** you Floyd" and "worst thing that happened to MK". Zuma-Sambudla even alluded to the possibility of her expulsion, stating she was "okay with it".

While tensions between Zuma-Sambudla and Shivambu had been simmering for some time, Monday's outburst confirmed the existence of a significant rift within the party. The underlying causes of their feud and its potential impact on the MKP's political dynamics are now the subject of intense speculation.

In a media statement issued in the early hours of Tuesday morning, Zuma condemned his daughter's actions as a violation of the party's strict disciplinary code of conduct.

Zuma described the social media posts as insulting and disrespectful towards Shivambu in his capacity as the party’s secretary-general. He further characterised the posts as divisive, denigrating, and offensive, emphasising that such behaviour directly contradicts the values of unity, respect, and discipline that form the foundation of the MK Party’s mission.

"The uMkhonto Wesizwe Party acknowledges the recent public post on X made by MK Member Commander Duduzile Zuma. These posts are insulting towards the Secretary General of uMkhonto Wesizwe Party, consisting of a direct violation of the Party’s Disciplinary Code of Conduct," the statement read.

Zuma has now demanded that Duduzile issue a comprehensive public apology. "Commander Duduzile Zuma must issue an unconditional public apology to the secretary general, the president, members, supporters of uMkhonto weSizwe, and all the people of South Africa," he stated.

He further instructed: "She must also extend a formal apology to all structures she serves in or leads, including the Southern Caucus of the Pan-African Parliament." Zuma insisted that these apologies must be made immediately, after which an internal disciplinary process will be initiated in accordance with the MK Party's constitution, code of conduct, and all relevant prescripts.

Zuma emphasised that the MK Party operates under a strict set of principles that demand full adherence to its Constitution and Code of Conduct. "uMkhonto weSizwe Party is a movement of the people, grounded in maximum discipline and strict adherence to the Disciplinary Code of Conduct. No member, regardless of position, is above the Constitution of uMkhonto weSizwe," he said.

He warned of severe consequences if his daughter fails to comply with his directive. "Failure to comply with this directive will result in immediate consequences, including the summary termination of Commander Duduzile Zuma’s membership in uMkhonto weSizwe Party and her recall from all Party responsibilities," Zuma declared.

In a defiant post on X, Zuma-Sambudla appeared to anticipate her expulsion. “They will expel me tomorrow…It is well with my soul. Oksalayo FLOYD IS USELESS!!" she wrote.